Bringing this terrifying yet oddly stylish demon to life in Curvy 3D was an exciting challenge! Instead of relying on heavy sculpting, this piece focused on folded cloth using Curvy Objects, while the horns and tongues were crafted with Brush Stroke deforms of simple Lathe objects. The result? A creature that looks ready to haunt, intimidate, and possibly judge your fashion choices.
Why This Approach?
Because sometimes, less sculpting is more! Using Curvy Objects for cloth allowed for natural folds and draping, while Lathe-based Brush Strokes made the horns and tongues feel organic yet structured. This method kept the workflow efficient and visually striking.
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The Sculpting Process—From Sinister Silhouette to Final Render
1. Sketching the Core Structure
- Using Curvy’s sketch-based modeling, I quickly outlined the demon’s stance, ensuring the proportions felt imposing and eerie.
- The soft move tools helped refine the flow of the robes, making sure the silhouette was dramatic and fluid.
2. Creating Folded Cloth with Curvy Objects
- Layered drapery: Instead of manually sculpting fabric, I used Curvy Objects to create natural folds and overlapping layers.
- Gravity-inspired shaping: Adjusting warp and soft move tools, I ensured the cloth looked heavy yet dynamic.
3. Sculpting Horns and Tongues with Brush Stroke Deforms
- Lathe-based forms: Starting with simple Lathe objects, I used Brush Stroke deforms to add twists, curves, and organic flow.
- Sharp yet fluid: The horns needed to feel menacing, while the tongues had to look unnervingly alive.
4. Painting & Texturing for Maximum Impact
- Deep reds and shadowy blacks gave the demon a hellish, supernatural presence, making it feel like it stepped out of a nightmare.
- Lightmaps & Specular Highlights: These enhanced the glowing accents, ensuring the figure looked like it was pulsing with dark energy.
- Subtle shading: Added depth to the background, ensuring the demon looked like it was emerging from the abyss.
Final Touches & Rendering
Once the sculpt was complete, I posed the demon in a commanding stance, ensuring it looked ready to cast curses or just silently judge mortals. The dramatic lighting and atmospheric effects helped enhance the dark fantasy atmosphere, making the scene feel like a moment of pure dread.
Conclusion—Why This Was So Much Fun
Sculpting this demon in Curvy 3D was an absolute thrill! The combination of Curvy Objects for cloth, Brush Stroke deforms for horns and tongues, and adaptive sculpting made the process fast, fun, and visually stunning.
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The cloth was made from Lathes and Lofts and was looking OK as a basemesh before a little sculpting to make it look more natural.
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